“Styrofoam recycling creates a raw material that can be used to make items such as helmets, bike parts, mirror and picture frames and other hard plastic products” said Karmen Morgan, waste reduction co-ordinator.

For residents who are unable to attend the free Earth Day drop-off, year-round styrofoam drop-off is available at Interior Freight and the Venture Training Centre. A $3 per bag handling fee will be charged at these drop-off locations until May 18. Effective May 19, styrofoam may be dropped off at no charge at these depots as part of the new Multi-Material B.C. program.

Styrofoam drop-off is also available at the Greater Vernon and Armstrong-Spallumcheen landfills, where recycling and disposal fees (with a $3 minimum fee) apply.

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